Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an agreement with the Mendota Yacht Club (Club) at Marshall Park Boat Launch in effect until October 1, 2025. The agreement sets the terms and conditions upon which the City will allow the Club to close and use the Marshall Park boat launch and surrounding park area for the staging of the 2025 National MC-Scow Regatta for the amount of $5,000. The Parks Division's 2025 Operating Budget includes revenue for this event (Munis #51110-43522). No additional appropriation is required.
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Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Mendota Yacht Club for the use and closure of the Marshall Park boat launch and surrounding area from September 17, 2025 through September 20, 2025. (District 19)
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WHEREAS, the Mendota Yacht Club (Club) will be hosting the 2025 National MC-Scow Regatta on Lake Mendota (“Event”) in 2023. The Event is a national-level competition, scheduled to take place from September 17 through September 20, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, the Event will attract tourism and economic development to the City and the City wishes to extend its support of the Event; and,
WHEREAS, the Club, following the success of the 2023 E-Scow National Regatta, desires to stage the Event, in part, within Marshall Park, which use would include the temporary closure of the boat launch to the public and the exclusive use of certain portions of the Park; and,
WHEREAS, the Council is agreeable to the temporary closure and use of the Marshall Park boat launch and surrounding area for the Event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute an Agreement with the Mendota Yacht Club for the use and closure of the Marshall Park boat launch and surrounding areas for the 2025 MC-Scow National Regatta, on terms consistent with the Marshall Park Boat Launch Closure and Use Agreement attached and incorporated hereto, in a format that is approved by the City Attorney...
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